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Flu Shots

Friday, December 14, 2012

CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Clark and Garwood

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States. This time last year, flu cases were lower in the greater New York City area than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Westfield-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in New Jersey, activity is considered high now, while it was considered moderate at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Clark and Garwood that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): A&P, Clark Rite Aid, Clark CVS, Clark Target, Clark CVS, Garwood Pathmark, Garwood Walgreens, Cranford Westfield Regional Health Department. (To schedule your flu shot, please contact Laura Scanlon, the Public …

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